Overview
This section provides a high-level overview of the ownership and contact information for managing MetaShape Pro at Western Washington University.
Article Owner:
Scott Gallagher
gallag@wwu.edu
Purpose
This section outlines the purpose of the document, detailing the key information about MetaShape Pro, including its administration, licensing, and support details, specifically for the College of the Environment.
Audience
This section identifies the intended audience, which includes faculty, staff, and IT professionals who need access to MetaShape Pro or need to manage and support its use within the College of the Environment.
Information
This section provides specific details about MetaShape Pro, including the version, software administrator, and licensing structure. It offers a general understanding of what the software does and who oversees its management.
Software Overview
MetaShape Pro is a photogrammetry software used for 3D spatial data processing, including georeferencing, 3D modeling, and digital elevation model generation.
Version
Professional Edition
Release Date
Ongoing
Software Administrator
Scott Gallagher
Website
Agisoft MetaShape Pro
Administration Information
This section provides administrative details related to the vendor responsible for MetaShape Pro within the College of the Environment.
Contacts
Users
David Wallin - wallin@wwu.edu
Alia Khan - khan8@wwu.edu
Lab ES 016 is currently using 14 of the licenses in the center rows.
Vendor
Agisoft LLC, sales@agisoft.com
Licensing
This section describes the types of licenses available for MetaShape Pro, the total number of licenses currently held, and additional details related to license duration, updates, and usage by the Geology department.
Type
Node-Locked and Floating Educational Licenses
Number of Licenses
25 Node-Locked, 10 Floating (current)
License Duration
Perpetual
Updates
Free of charge with perpetual licenses; node-locked licenses are receiving free updates with no additional costs.
Moving a Node-Locked License
Please refer to the Agisoft Documentation to move a node-locked license from one machine to another.
License Administrator
Nancy Larson (larsonn@wwu.edu)
8 of the Node-Locked licenses have been converted to Floating and are currently in use by the Geology department. For questions regarding Geology's usage, contact Allison Pfeiffer at pfeiffa@wwu.edu.
We have decided to remain with the node-locked licenses, as these are getting free updates at no additional cost. There are no plans to convert to floating licenses at this time.
Software Management
This section outlines how MetaShape Pro is installed and patched, including information on deprovisioning and which operating systems are supported. It ensures proper management and technical support for the software.
Installation
Handled by IT administrators within the College of the Environment. Contact Scott Gallagher for installation requests.
Patching
Current Version: The latest version supported by Agisoft
Supported Operating Systems: Windows, macOS
Patching is done during the summer months.
License Management (Deprovisioning)
The software will need to be deactivated and removed from the system prior to reinstallation or use.
Common Questions
This section provides answers to frequently asked questions related to MetaShape Pro’s licenses, installation, and how to request additional licenses or support.
What is the difference between Node-Locked and Floating licenses?
Node-Locked licenses are tied to specific machines, while Floating licenses allow for concurrent usage across multiple devices.How do I request additional licenses?
Please contact Scott Gallagher at gallag@wwu.edu for licensing requests or adjustments.Who can I contact for support with installation?
Installation support can be provided by the College of the Environment IT team. Reach out to Scott Gallagher for assistance.